by Rainier on Nov. 8, 2007 @ 3:57 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Sony Computer Entertainment America unveiled its 2007 holiday line-up, including first-party and third-party software offering for the PS3, PSP and PS2 and a variety of hardware bundles for all PlayStation platforms.
Crazy Taxi: Fare Wars is an all-new twist to the classic Crazy Taxi experience including multiplayer modes that allow two people to play co-op or competitively, including the original Dreamcast games, Crazy Taxi and Crazy Taxi 2.
by Rainier on Nov. 8, 2007 @ 3:12 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Empire Earth III allows players to build and rule an empire from the ancient world to the distant future, battling it out across the globe through the eons in a bid for worldwide control, offering continuous free-form gameplay that will allow players to keep units from one battle to the next. Barely pout in stores, Sierra has already released the first v1.1 patch fixing a slew of issues.
by Rainier on Nov. 8, 2007 @ 3:09 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Art of Murder: FBI Confidential, created by by the team who made Schizm, Sentinel and Reah, is a point & click adventure where the player takes on the role of an FBI agent, whose task is to solve a series of macabre murders of wealthy, well-to-do citizens.
by Rainier on Nov. 8, 2007 @ 2:43 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Having signed the exclusive worldwide license from the Federation Equestre Internationale FEI, Atari will publish My Horse and Me, the complete horseback riding and equestrian lifestyle video game experience featuring a realistic and immersive representation of the world of equestrian sports.
by Chris Lawton on Nov. 8, 2007 @ 2:43 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Players will embark on a global quest to overcome an evil threat, by controlling Spider-Man and one of numerous Super Hero or Super Villain sidekicks, as they master unique fighting moves and styles while switching between characters to execute team combos and defeat foes.
by Rainier on Nov. 8, 2007 @ 2:40 a.m. PST | Filed under
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As promised, SCEA has released the latest v2.0 edition of its PS3 system software, featuring the ability to turn a PS3 system on and off remotely, using a PSP system via the Remote Play1 function, allowing for a truly mobile partnership between the two systems.
by Rainier on Nov. 8, 2007 @ 2:17 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Two Worlds is an RPG set in a medieval fantasy world. The 566MB demo offers a portion of Two Worlds' single-player map to explore, complete with numerous quests to solve and monsters to battle. A patch for both versions is in the works, addressing issues based on player feedback.
by Rainier on Nov. 8, 2007 @ 2:07 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Everlight: Power to the Elves!, previously known as Everlight: Fairies, Candles and a Wish, is a 3D fantasy adventure under development at Silver Style Entertainment, known for The Fall.
by Rainier on Nov. 8, 2007 @ 1:48 a.m. PST | Filed under
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During the
Child's Play Fundraiser Dinner Auction, Lionhead will be donating some pretty cool stuff to bid on, with all the money made going Charity. Up for grabs are names for Quests, various in-game characters, t-shirts, posters and other swag for Lionhead's action RPG that allows players to live the life they choose in an open world environment.
by Rainier on Nov. 8, 2007 @ 1:35 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Group announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire TT Games, which encompasses Traveller's Tales, and TT Games Publishing, the UK-based game publisher behind the highly successful LEGO Star Wars, Bionicle Heroes, Sam & Max, and many others.
by Rainier on Nov. 7, 2007 @ 11:38 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Another day, another batch of game trailers was released. Instead of giving them all their own posts, we grouped them, and so far there are trailers for:
- Kung Fu Panda [ALL] - Trailer
- Screwjumper [XBLA] - Trailer
- Burnout Paradise [PS3/X360] - Hunter Manhattan Trailer
- Need for Speed ProStreet [ALL] - Damage Model Trailer
We will update this throughout the day when new trailers become available. Read more for download links ...
by Rainier on Nov. 7, 2007 @ 6:37 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Take the plunge in Screwjumper! Freefall into the depths of the chaotic underworld as a Screwjumper, and drive the aliens back to their home world by destroying their precious mining equipment.
by Rainier on Nov. 7, 2007 @ 6:08 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Nov. 15, 2002 was the official launch date of Xbox Live in North America, and next week is the service's fifth anniversary. Instead of throwing a party that only a few hundred people can attend, Microsoft decided to do all its celebrating on Xbox LIVE itself with a handful events and tons of prizes.
by Rainier on Nov. 7, 2007 @ 3:56 p.m. PST | Filed under
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IDDK and G5 Software announce a new tank simulation to be set during the Second World War. WWII Battle Tanks: T-34 vs. Tiger tells the story of the great triumph of the Soviet Army during the summer campaign of 1944.
by Rainier on Nov. 7, 2007 @ 3:39 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Valve has released an updated Source SDK through Steam with content and tools to create custom games for Half-Life 2: Ep. Two, Portal, and Team Fortress 2, as well as continued use for other Source engine-based games, such as Half-Life 2: Ep. One and Counter-Strike: Source.
by Rainier on Nov. 7, 2007 @ 2:32 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Gran Turismo 5 Prologue, a prequel to the full GT 5 release, will be available for download, and on Blu-ray. GT 5 Prologue will sport improved AI, and for the first time include multiplayer up to 16 cars, with integrated with online features, such as a profile editor and an online event calendar.
by Rainier on Nov. 7, 2007 @ 1:43 p.m. PST | Filed under
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As the Nov. 20 launch date for Bioware's sci-fi action-RPG Mass Effect draws nigh, Microsoft teams up with
Sci-Fi TV channel for a 30-minute 'Sci vs. Fi: Mass Effect' special,
sweepstakes, as well as premiering the two-hour extended episode of Battlestar Galactica: Razor in select movie theaters. A
new micro-site was launched, and a soundtrack is now available for pre-order.
by Rainier on Nov. 7, 2007 @ 12:19 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Beowulf is a combat-driven action adventure game set in the realms of Nordic mythology. It tells the story of a daring hero, Beowulf, and his adventures in the times of the early Viking age. Ahead of its launch next week, Ubisoft has already released the first patch, fixing shaders load time, and a Windows Vista display bug.
by Rainier on Nov. 7, 2007 @ 12:16 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Space Empires V completely updates the user interface, and takes the player into a real-time rendered 3D universe. Watch space battles play out in glorious detail with realistic effects. This v1.58 patch version is for the European version of Space Empires V.
by Rainier on Nov. 7, 2007 @ 11:28 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Huxley is an MMOFPS utilizing the Unreal Engine 3 that takes place in a post-apocalyptic world. Human beings have mutated and are divided into two opposing races, Sapiens and Alternative, who are forced to battle against one another to gain control of the world and its resources. The second stage of testing will take place from Dec. 13-17, 2007, in Korea.
by Rainier on Nov. 7, 2007 @ 11:16 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Initially, Take Two pinned the GTA IV release to
Oct. 2007, assuring there would be
no delay, while delaying it shortly thereafter to the more ambiguous
Q1 2008. At the BMO Capital Markets Interactive Entertainment Conference, CEO Strauss Zelnick went even further and took the "When It's Done" attitude, saying, "we weren't able to stick to our firm date the last time. We're going to give a firm date when we are utterly convinced that we have it and that isn't right now."
by Rainier on Nov. 7, 2007 @ 9:53 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Revealed a few days ago, Microsoft unveiled new parental tools as part of the second year of the "Safety is no game. Is your family set?" campaign. The Family Timer will enable parents to set the appropriate amount of gaming and entertainment time on the X360 for their kids, on a daily or weekly basis.
by Rainier on Nov. 7, 2007 @ 9:28 a.m. PST | Filed under
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NinjaBee announced the release of Band of Bugs, for PC gamers. The turn-based strategy title, originally released and made popular on Xbox LIVE Arcade, will be available Dec. 3 for download and play on PC.
by Rainier on Nov. 7, 2007 @ 9:25 a.m. PST | Filed under
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While continuing in the popular vein the original Sudden Strike is so famous for, Sudden Strike 3: Arms For Victory will push the boundaries of the RTS genre with some notable interface innovations, huge troop numbers and enormous map designs that will demonstrate that size does matter.